Dear Janus, Earth Angel:

You are very welcome. I looked at your schedule and next you will be having your psychology class. I wonder what it will be like, today’s class. I know statistics is a strong element in psychology classes post high school, correct?

Your post, once again, makes a lot of sense, excellent insight, intelligence, maturity, my goodness! I keep feeling impressed by you!

You wrote, and I agree: “I think it’s  important to focus on yourself first, to make sure your emotions don’t overwhelm you and find ways to cope with them first and then work on learning the life skills you may need”. As a matter of fact, I can’t think of a life skill more important than making sure one’s emotions do  not overwhelm the person experiencing them.

It is clear to me that you always needed and still need (and who doesn’t..) to be seen, heard and understood as who you are, not a stereotype, not what your parents want to see (and complain about you not being what they want…). I want to see you and understand who you are more and more, in the context of this thread. What I see about you pleases me. I like who you are.

You asserted yourself very well with this guy. You will continue to have tough time with people who will comment about your gender identification. It is going to be part of your life. I suppose you can get used to  it, expect it and be prepared, have a prepared response.

Looking forward to your posts, anytime you post, I will be glad to read from you and reply.

anita